John Makrembolites (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the Child in her lap. Sigla: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the Child in her lap. Sigla: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅εοη
θειτσ
λι̅
μακρεμ
ολιτη
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Μακρεμβολίτῃ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1426 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Μακρεμβολίτῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant John Makrembolites.
Commentary
Note that the letter Μ in the sigla on the obverse is carved upside down.